Independence Day!

We spent Logan's first 4th of July at Moody Gardens Palm Beach. It was hot, crowded and we got a little lost on the way there, but even still, we had a blast. Logan enjoyed the wave pool, some of Mikes family surprised us with a visit, and we spent a lot of the day just floating the lazy river. 

We spent the evening with my mom, and some friends watching the fireworks over Nassau Bay in Clear Lake. 

 Happy Birthday America! Couldn't think of any other way I would have spent it.

"that's what I love about Sunday"

Swimming, BBQ-ing, and friends, what more could you ask for on a Sunday? So lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. I'm also glad to have Mike home with us, I hate him working out town and missing out on days like these.

 

 

 

 

 

plans for a wedding?

Mike told me I should start planning out some things for our wedding, but to be honest, I have no idea where to start. We've looked at a few venues together, and I have gone to a few myself, and I yet to find what I was looking for.

So far, what I have come up with is:
I want an amazing photographer and I won't settle for anything less than perfect.
I want something simple, and kind of country. Cowboy boots for the bridesmaids? Yes!
I want a fall wedding, preferably sometime in November.
I'd be happy with either a maroon/red and cream color scheme, or a yellow and brown color scheme.
I want Logan to be involved, and I want Mikes nephews and niece involved too.

Not much, I know. I've been searching and searching for a place to have it because until I find that, I know I can't pick anything else out.. To me, everything needs to match the venue. So far, I've found that I like the way old, rustic barns look, and wouldn't you know, Houston has none. The closest ones are near San Antonio (about 3-4 hours) and that would be a long trip for some of Mikes family. If anyone knows of anything near Houston that looks rustic/country, I'd love to know!

I would be happy to have a beach wedding, except that Galveston Island has some of the nastiest looking water around, and that is the closest place. One day I'll plan this wedding and have the perfect place.. One day. 

we are parents!

October 22, 2011

5:42 AM

7lbs 4.9oz 19in

healthy, happy, and perfect.

a little more than half-way

At 25 weeks:

-We are having a boy 
-His name will be Logan James
       (LJ for short)
-There haven't been any problems
-Our due date is still October 22
-He kicks like crazy already
-I still rock a 2 piece bathing suit




I can't wait to have my sweet boy here, and I know his daddy, grandparents, and all our loving friends can't wait either. I will, however, miss the feeling I get when he kicks me and how excited everyone gets to feel it. See you in a few months little one. -Mommy

new doggy

Our pretty, full-bred, extremely expensive, but well worth it, German Shepard. Her name is Xena, and she is full of spunk. Should be interesting. 

"down by the tree"

There is a place on the way to Galveston Island, right off of the highway, that has the most gorgeous tree I have ever seen. It goes off onto the marsh land, and there are sunflowers, and giant rocks surrounding this one tree. It is the prettiest place I've seen anywhere near this cold city. 

(Can you believe this is right on the feeder road?!)

I finally convinced Mike to go out there with me and take pictures. Of course, it was freezing and there weren't any sunflowers, or leaves on the tree. Oh well.